stimulate
Pronunciation: [ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪt]
Word
Context: “learning”
(verb) to make someone feel excited or interested about something. If you learn something new and it makes you curious, it has stimulated your mind.
Example
The teacher used fun activities to stimulate the students' interest in science.
Example
The boring lecture did not stimulate the students at all.
Example
What can we do to stimulate the children's curiosity about history?
Context: “health”
(verb) to cause a part of the body to function better or to become more active. It’s like when you exercise to help your heart or muscles get stronger.
Example
Drinking water helps stimulate your body's metabolism.
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Eating too much junk food can fail to stimulate your energy levels.
Example
What activities can help stimulate your brain?
Context: “business”
(verb) to encourage growth or increase activity in a certain area, especially in the economy. When businesses do well, it stimulates more jobs and services.
Example
The new advertising campaign helped stimulate sales for the company.
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The recent recession has not stimulated any new investments.
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How can we stimulate growth in our local economy?
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